From Rick in Kansas
Blackened Steak Seasoning
Makes enough for 4 Steaks

1 T. Paprika
2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp. White Pepper
1 tsp. Black Pepper
½ tsp. Dried Thyme
½ tsp. Dried Oregano

Mix together all ingredients, blend thoroughly.
Coat both sides of steaks lightly with olive oil,
then dredge steaks in the seasoning.  Grill steaks
until surface is dark (blackened) on both sides,
over high, direct heat.  When steaks are blackened,
move them to indirect heat to finish grilling to
desired doneness.

Today’s recipe is another from a Kansas City Steak
Company customer.  This marinade would be good to use
with our boneless, skinless chicken breasts, as well as
our steaks.

If you’re grilling your steaks and want to use some of the
marinade to baste them with as they grill, reserve some in a
separate container, and refrigerate until time to use.

From Gina in Virginia
Five Spice Garlic Marinade
Makes enough for 6 Steaks

1 C. Dry Sherry
½ C. Olive Oil
½ C. Soy Sauce
4 Cloves Garlic, crushed
1 T. Chinese Five-Spice Powder
2 tsp. Dried Oregano
2 tsp. Sugar
2 tsp. Black Pepper

Mix together all ingredients, blend well.
Place in a large re-sealable plastic bag,
add up to 6 steaks to marinade mixture.
Marinate in refrigerator up to 2 hours,
then remove and bring to room temperature.
Grill steaks to desired doneness.

From Cheryl of North Carolina
Orange Ancho Chile Sauce
Makes 6 Servings

2 C. Orange Juice
1 C. Orange Sections, chopped; white membrane
   removed (about 1 large or 2 medium oranges)
2 T. Butter
2 T. Chopped Shallots (about 1 – 2 shallots)
1 T. Cornstarch
2 tsp. Ancho Chili Powder
1 tsp. Grated Orange Zest
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Kosher Salt (or other coarse salt)

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium
heat and add shallots; sauté shallots until softened.
Whisk cornstarch into the orange juice, then pour into
the saucepan with the butter and onions.  Simmer,
stirring occasionally for 5 minutes (mixture will begin
to thicken).  Add the remaining ingredients to pan,
stir to combine well.  Continue to cook and stir over
medium heat for 10 minutes.  Mixture will be thickened
and syrup-y.  Serve warm with grilled steaks.